Comments on: Summer Movies: John Tucker Must Die

By: Ed Sizemore

Ed Sizemore — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:00:29 +0000

Johanna, I would second the Scoop recommendation. I think the only good films Woody Allen is writing these days are his murder mysteries. They have all the wit and charm that his romantic comedies used to have. Recently, his romantic comedies have turned dark and very nihilist. I really like the banter between Woody Allen and Scarlett Johansson in this film.

Another recommendation, with reservation, is Lady in Lake. Paul Giamatti is the heart and soul of this picture. Watch the movie for the transformation of his character alone. The mythology story line was pretty much a throw away for me. What moved me was seeing Giamatti’s character go from a broken man to seeing what it takes to return him to wholeness. Giamatti should get the Oscar for this performance, it really saved the film and gave the film depth and meaning.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:26:14 +0000

Chris, that’s an unusual perspective.

George, I almost went to see Scoop today… but I’ve got a tickle in my throat, and I can’t afford to get sick before vacation, so I’m staying in instead. I do want to catch it, because it has Hugh for me and Allen (and maybe Scarlet) for KC. I’m glad to hear it’s worth it.

By: George

George — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:22:37 +0000

Johanna–IMO, SR and PotC:DMC deserve neither the praise nor the condmenation layered up them; go in with somewhat diminshed expectations, and they each have their charms. SR strikes a number of good emotional notes via the Richard White character, in particular.

But, my friend, I know of your tastes, so I must recommend that you spend your movie time and money on the latest Woody Allen flick: Scoop. It features one of your favorite hunk…uh, actors, in a 90% charming performance. Thank me later.

By: Chris Galdieri

Chris Galdieri — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:42:57 +0000

I wound up enjoying Superman in spite of myself — and possibly in spite of itself as well. The setup and premise of the film is so bizarre that it gave the movie a weird charge than I wasn’t expecting — kind of in line with those Elliot Maggin Superman specials and annuals from the early 80s that focused on Superman as a cosmic messiah or something.

Also, I came out of the theater wishing I could find a pair of reading glasses styled like the ones they put on Clark…

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 22:06:57 +0000

I really enjoyed it. I knew going in that it was a Cinderella story with a happy ending, but the performances were terrific.

By: seth

seth — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 21:53:42 +0000

devil wears prada was one of the worst movies i’ve ever been forced to watch.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 19:10:22 +0000

I probably still will, perhaps while on vacation next week. Thanks for the recommendation.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 19:07:19 +0000

Superman was awful. Pirates got an undeserved bad rap; it wasn’t perfect but definitely extremely enjoyable. You should check it out.